A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2470209 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2471596 epoch_slot_no: 9196 block_no: 2470093 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2019-04-19 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cce8f534afc1025bc533995088b86cdd8449e3d16aad46bbcb83e4c32b42a7eBlock Operator
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